In Tate Britain
Prints and Drawings Room
View by appointment- Artist
- William Henry Hunt 1790–1864
- Medium
- Chalk on paper
- Dimensions
- Support: 106 x 79 mm
- Collection
- Tate
- Acquisition
- Purchased as part of the Oppé Collection with assistance from the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund 1996
- Reference
- T08953
Technique and condition
A chalk drawing on a lightweight, cream wove paper. The support has been stuck on to a secondary lining, which is attached to a backing board. The work is in good condition with surface dirt and general discolouration.
On acquisition it was removed from the mount, dry-cleaned to reduce surface dirt and then pressed. It was mounted onto white museum board.
Lisa Psarianos
January 1998
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